Middle East

Extreme heat exposure on the rise for millions of kids worldwide: UN

UNITED NATIONS, Aug 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Nearly half a billion children are facing twice as many days of extreme heat…

US approves $20 billion in weapons sales to Israel amid threat of wider Middle East war

WASHINGTON, Aug 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US has approved $20 billion in arms sales to Israel, including scores of fighter jets…

Far-Right Zionist Minister Makes Provocative Visit To Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound

JERUSALEM, Aug 14 (NNN-MA’AN) – Israeli regime’s far-right National Security Minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, made a provocative visit to the Al-Aqsa…

UN Security Council: Africa deserves permanent seat, says Sec-Gen Guterres

A view of the Security Council meeting on enhancing Africa’s effective representation in the Council. UNITED NATIONS, Aug 13 (NNN-AGENCIES)…

Russia: Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas arrives in Moscow ahead of meeting with Pres Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas MOSCOW, Aug 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud…

Earth registers hottest July on record: US agency

WASHINGTON, Aug 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Last month was the hottest July on record, making it the 14th straight record-breaking month,…

US: Olympic flag arrives in Los Angeles, host city for 2028 Games

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass stepped off the plane dressed in a red Team USA tracksuit and waved the Olympic…

UN Chief Condemns Continued Loss Of Life Following Deadly Israeli Strike On Gaza School

UNITED NATIONS, Aug 13 (NNN-XINHUA) – UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, yesterday, condemned the continued loss of life in Gaza, following…

5.5-Magnitude Earthquake Shook Several Syrian Provinces

DAMASCUS, Aug 13 (NNN-SANA) – A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck 28 km east of the central city of Hama, late…

Death Toll From Yemen’s Rains, Floods Rises To 61

ADEN, Aug 12 (NNN-SABA) – The death toll from recent heavy rains and floods in Yemen, climbed to 61 yesterday,…